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Each participant walks or rides to “carry the load” for a deceased military service member or Veteran, remembering them and honoring their sacrifice.

There are many monuments to women Veterans in VA national cemeteries across the country. During this month, we encourage you to find one near you, and to learn more about the contributions, serve, and sacrifice of the American women Veteran.

The National Cemetery Administration’s Mobile Veteran Outreach Vehicle toured Florida recently in an effort to educate Veterans and their families on VA Memorial Benefits. The NCA outreach team took their campaign to the South Florida and Florida State Fairs in February and partnered with the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates during Major League Baseball’s Spring Training in March, to reach Veterans on their terms. Staff and volunteers representing South Florida, Cape Canaveral, Bay Pines, Tallahassee, and Florida National Cemeteries helped to support the events along with VA Central Office staff.

Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs

The National Cemetery Association scored highest in the US for customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive time in 13 years.

TAPS supports survivors like Gregory Jacobs, who honors his son David Jacobs, by daily cemetery rucks, finding community, purpose and shared strength in grief.

Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke finally received the honorable burial he earned, more than 80 years after his death aboard a World War II “hell ship.”

Last week, the Omaha National Cemetery interred the remains of 16 World War II soldiers.

In November 2024, VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) officially opened new Green Burial sections at three national cemeteries.

If you’ve lost a loved one to suicide, resources and support are available to help you cope during your grieving and healing.

NCA's Cemetery Restoration Project educates communities about private cemetery owners and the caretakers who honor and memorialize Veterans buried without headstones. The restoration project also restores these private resting places to reflect the dignity and honor these Veterans deserve for their service and sacrifice to our nation.

The National Cemetery Administration has acquired more than 266 acres of land in Birchwood, TN, for the future replacement of the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

VA’s national cemeteries will host a National Day of Service on Monday, September 11 to honor our nation’s servicemembers, police, fire and first responders on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This day of service will take place at more than 60 national VA cemeteries and include opportunities for volunteers to clean headstones and participate in other beautification activities.